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    Annapurna Thakali Kitchen

    4.5 (11 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Pork Thali
    Josh B.

    A thali is a must. While I enjoyed the pork, it was a strength-in-numbers situation with a dazzling variety of flavors. I was appropriately cautioned about the most incendiary of the sauces but there were spices throughout. There was a potato and cauliflower curry and some items I don't know the names of, with mustard greens offering a fine counterpoint to some of the more fiery ingredients.

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    Allan D.

    Enjoyed a wonderful time at this restaurant. Had the Sukuti Thali and Goat Dhendo. I love the deconstructed concept of the sets. The highlight for me was the tomato achar so, I took a container home, I can't wait to try it on fries and scrambled eggs.

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    Lauren C.

    YUM. My new favorite spot for a healthy meal in Jackson Heights. I came here after discovering a great Himalayan restaurant in Beacon, NY. I was hopeful to have another chance to eat gundruk, which was offered as a side at Annapurna Thakali in the past. They no longer serve gundruk at least at the time of my visit, but this ultimately did not detract from one of the best and most interesting meals I've had in awhile. I ordered the vegetable dhendo set which is a thali type meal featuring dhendo (dhindo) as the staple rather than rice. This was new to me and vaguely similar to fufu. It's a slightly chewy dough made of buckwheat and corn flour that is used to dip into/scoop up the various curries and pickled items that come on the platter. It has a rather mild flavor on its own, and I really enjoyed it as a healthier alternative to white rice. As I was wrapping up all the delicious and unique items on the platter, I was pleasantly surprised when the waiter came by and offered refills of everything! My favorite items were the daal, the fresh mustard greens, and the potato curry. Everything seemed low in oil and not overly salted. I couldn't have been more pleased with this meal and cannot wait to come back. FYI it is definitely a hole-in-the-wall vibe, but don't let that deter you!

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    Jay F.

    I had one more meal before jumping on the bus to La Guardia Airport... I thought I'd get one more slice of pizza, but stumbled onto Annapurna Thakali Kitchen. I've been craving a bit of a 'cultural food experience', and one more slice of pizza wasn't going to do it. I wasn't disappointed! I ordered chicken momos, and some sort of really good spicy peanuts. The service was very friendly and the food was great. Most of the locals were having the Thali, which is what I will get the next time I'm doing the LGA bus/subway thing.

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    Got the viral Momo's, they were pretty good! Definitely call in an order to go if you plan on eating them that way. staff was nice.

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    Himalayan Yak

    Himalayan Yak

    3.8(762 reviews)
    0.0 mi•Elmhurst
    •$$

    Another stop on my first Jackson Heights food tour. This Nepalese spot offers Nepali foot,…read moreBhutanese food, Tibetan food, and Indian food. The food types are similar but offer different spice/flavor profiles. They have a large section of noodles, soup, and rice. A veggie section with various combos of cauliflower, potatoes, onion, bamboo, blackened peas, mustard greens, and spices. Some of the Indian dishes: paneer butter masala, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala. Some of the appetizers include crispy tofu, fried soybeans, a Nepali snack platter with marinated meat, goat, beef tripe, sliced beef tongue, fried jerky, duck. They also have a momo section. We had their famous chicken lollipops (essentially fried chicken) and it was crispy and spicy (in a good way). We also had sadeko (marinated or tossed) bacon, which was rich and tender. I had one of their Nepali cocktails, which was pleasantly spicy (the chatpata aam, made with tequila, spicy chatpatey syrup, and mango puree). Service was attentive. Inside is cozy, lots of dark wood and colorful flags. They also often have entertainment in the evening, so I would love to return to hear some live music while trying more Nepali cuisine.

    A bit overrated and overshadowed by the nice ambiance…read more I may be biased since I've been to Nepal twice and my palate consisted of dal bhat every single day I was there (momos were a luxury on the trek)--which in no way makes me an expert, but the taste and portions were pretty consistently similar among most places. The first time that I came here was about 3 years ago with a few friends and we liked the food - the beef tongue was different and super memorable and the jhol momos were just swimming in flavorful curry. Made me want to come back again. Fast-forward three years later, I feel like things have changed significantly. Or maybe I didn't catch them at their best, but I came with another group of friends and I just felt overall disappointed with the food, as did my friends who were excited to try Himalayan food for the first time. I had the goat dhat bhat and the small amount of meat served in aesthetically pleasing bowls to mask the portion was disappointing--and this was not a lunch special or anything. I mainly got a big bone and realistically got about 2-3 small bites of actual meat, while there was an overwhelming amount of rice and veggies. The momos also tasted like they were pre-made and heated or steamed up again because the dough was definitely a little rough. Overall, this experience was a meh for me. I think it is a social staple for many Nepalese and Tibetans in the area, and just for that.

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    Faarzi Himalayan Bar & Grill

    Faarzi Himalayan Bar & Grill

    4.6(25 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Elmhurst
    Full bar
    Kitchen open late

    We ate here for Sunday dinner. I have never had Nepalese food. Very beautiful architecture and art…read morework in the restaurant. The Chef pays homage to his hometown of Kathmandu, and culture of Nepal. Our waiter let us taste the goat and explained a lot of dishes. Puffed pastry with potatoes in the middle. You pour a lime and spices broth over it and enjoy the taste. The food presentation was spectacular. We had chicken wings (Piro Nauni) tossed in a creamy spicy sauce. There a guitar player singing music during our meal. A nice touch! I would definitely come again.

    I've been meaning to check out Faarzi Nepal in Elmhurst and finally got the chance to stop by. Just…read moreto keep in mind that they open later in the day, so I had to wait until 2pm. Once you walk inside, you would never guess the space used to be an Irish pub. It has completely changed into a restaurant. Our server was attentive, and when I asked for recommendations, he was helpful in suggestion what to order. I ended up getting the Kathmandu Momo Cha with chicken and Bhatti Chowmein with water buffalo. The portions were filling, and by the time I got to the chow mein, I was so full that I had to pack up the rest to take home. They also started me off with complimentary popcorn, which was tasty and at the end of the meal, they gave us a small complimentary dessert. Overall, I would recommend this place. The attentive service, generous portions, and complimentary snacks for an enjoyable experience.

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